Beşiktaş fans stage controversial protest during derby

Beşiktaş fans stage controversial protest during derby

09.05.2026 21:45

Beşiktaş fans staged a silent protest in the early minutes of the Trabzonspor match, showing their reaction to the team and head coach Sergen Yalçın.

Beşiktaş fans protested the team and coach Sergen Yalçın during the Trabzonspor match.

THE STANDS REMAINED SILENT

The black-and-white fans staged a silent protest by refraining from chanting in the first minutes after the match started. The Beşiktaş stands notably turned their backs to the field at the kickoff whistle.

"WHY IS THIS TEAM NOT PLAYING?"

The fans also reacted to coach Sergen Yalçın by chanting, "Tell us, coach, why is this team not playing?" After the first five minutes of the match, the black-and-white stands resumed chanting to support the team.

SERGEN YALÇIN UNDER SPOTLIGHT

Following the disappointment in the cup, Sergen Yalçın, who has been the target of criticism, has been the subject of intense debate within the community in recent days.

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